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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 SVWMOT history

V5 SVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,279 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 SVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 SVW was last recorded at 157,279 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,272 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,279 miles
  • 2025 – 156,760 miles
  • 2024 – 156,197 miles
  • 2023 – 149,060 miles
  • 2022 – 148,278 miles
  • 2021 – 146,760 miles
  • 2020 – 145,239 miles
  • 2019 – 139,376 miles
  • 2018 – 132,104 miles
  • 2017 – 122,922 miles
  • 2016 – 115,699 miles
  • 2015 – 112,909 miles
  • 2014 – 101,658 miles
  • 2013 – 89,701 miles
  • 2012 – 83,368 miles
  • 2011 – 75,595 miles
  • 2010 – 64,968 miles
  • 2009 – 52,309 miles
  • 2008 – 40,245 miles
  • 2007 – 33,855 miles
  • 2006 – 26,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,279 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,279 miles
    Test number
    973691762110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,272 miles (+512)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,272 miles
    Test number
    248417173955
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp marker light (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,760 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,760 miles
    Test number
    747856118227
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,760 miles (+563)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,760 miles
    Test number
    200150245056
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,197 miles (+7,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    616848460117
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,060 miles (+782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    665507847336
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    431079630391
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail148,278 miles (+1,518)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    688673962133
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,760 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,760 miles
    Test number
    972025553664
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail146,760 miles (+1,521)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,760 miles
    Test number
    656603953045
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass145,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,239 miles
    Test number
    729150943053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre valve cracked

  12. Fail145,239 miles (+5,863)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,239 miles
    Test number
    962542801621
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre valve cracked

  13. Pass139,376 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,376 miles
    Test number
    816015045185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail139,366 miles (+7,262)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    950172047328
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass132,104 miles (+94)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,104 miles
    Test number
    559024190324
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  16. Fail132,010 miles (+9,088)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,010 miles
    Test number
    478895217841
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryMisfire

  17. Pass122,922 miles (+7,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,922 miles
    Test number
    260451943040
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  18. Pass115,699 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    438133768702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,909 miles (+11,251)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,909 miles
    Test number
    519185555024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,658 miles (+11,957)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,658 miles
    Test number
    726166554022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,701 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,701 miles
    Test number
    529297353081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,368 miles (+85)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,368 miles
    Test number
    258265252076
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  23. Fail83,283 miles (+7,688)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    228151452006
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  24. Pass75,595 miles (+10,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    125913041437
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  25. Pass64,968 miles (+12,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    511401650089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass52,309 miles (+12,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,309 miles
    Test number
    300907959037
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass40,245 miles (+6,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    973800448014
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Fail33,855 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,855 miles
    Test number
    213322037047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOs anti-rollbar bushes worn

  29. Pass33,855 miles (+7,298)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,855 miles
    Test number
    250222737006
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOs anti-rollbar bushes worn

  30. Pass26,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,557 miles
    Test number
    554206616089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 SVW

Does V5 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 SVW is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 SVW?
The MOT on V5 SVW is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 SVW done?
V5 SVW was recorded at 157,279 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,350 miles a year.
Has V5 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 SVW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 SVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V5 SVW find?
V5 SVW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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